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/ 20 January 2006
<b>BIOPIC OF THE WEEK</b>: Any attempt to capture the spirit of the Man in Black was always going to be a tall order and the new Johnny Cash biopic, <i>Walk the Line</i>, stands up to the challenge, writes Lloyd Gedye.
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/ 20 January 2006
Steven Spielberg’s most political film yet could compromise his position in the Jewish world, writes Jonathan Freedland.
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/ 20 January 2006
Just when it seems like kwaito is little more than an unsubtle sexual hook intended to grab immature kids, a lone voice is upholding its street cred. Kwanele Sosibo reports.
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/ 20 January 2006
Nine concerts, 150 bands, two million spectators, three billion viewers — and one message to eight men in one room. Riaan Wolmarans reviews the Live8 concerts DVD.
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/ 20 January 2006
<b>CD OF THE WEEK</b>: The Canadian Timmins clan’s trademark wistful, forlorn sound sprawls over their latest release, <i>Early 21st Century Blues</i>, writes Riaan Wolmarans. Also read new reviews of Limp Bizkit, Frank Black, Clout and others.
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/ 20 January 2006
Iraqi Shi’ite-based religious parties won last month’s general elections, but failed to obtain an absolute majority of seats in Parliament, according to uncertified results released on Friday. The government formed by these elections will govern the country for the next four years.
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/ 20 January 2006
The hills of KwaZulu-Natal’s Nquthu will echo with warrior cries of ”Usuthu!” at a re-enactment of the historic Battle of Isandlwana on Saturday. The Dundee Diehards, wearing red British army tunics, will confront amabutho — Zulu regiments — from Nongoma, Mahlabathini and Isandlwana itself.
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/ 20 January 2006
The four laundry-murder accused were denied bail as their supporting evidence was unconvincing, the Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court ruled on Friday. ”The accused will stay in custody for further investigation,” said magistrate Annetjie Pretorius, prompting a joyous response from family and friends of the deceased.
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/ 20 January 2006
The National Prosecuting Authority said on Friday that it has decided not to prosecute the son of a British-diplomat who was accused of rape. ”The NPA has decided not to prosecute in this matter, as there is no reasonable prospect of a successful prosecution,” Makhosini Nkosi, NPA spokesperson, said.
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/ 20 January 2006
Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka should reimburse the presidency for the cost of her recent private trip to the United Arab Emirates, the Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) said on Friday. It said there were clear guidelines the deputy president had flouted and would only begin to restore public confidence in her office once she paid back the money.